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Transport Strike Over Stringent Hit-Run Penalties Hits Fuel Supply

A 3-day nationwide strike launched on Jan 1st by truckers, bus and tanker operators against tough new fines for hit-and-run accidents has disrupted mobility and fuel availability in...

January 3, 2024

The Murky Laws Around Charging for Carry Bags in India

The recent Rs 9,000 penalty on clothing brand Lifestyle for charging a customer for a paper bag highlights India’s ambiguous rules on carry bag fees. Despite some court...

December 29, 2023

Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

In a significant move towards simplification and efficiency, the Parliament passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, on Thursday. The legislation aims to revolutionize the process...

December 23, 2023

UK Supreme Court Rules Against AI as Inventor for Patent Rights

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register...

December 22, 2023

Ambiguity in the Definition of ‘Child’

The parliamentary panel’s 52nd report sheds light on the challenges faced in implementing policies to eradicate child labor by 2025. The committee emphasizes the need for a consistent...

December 22, 2023

Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill

The Jharkhand Assembly has ratified the ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’ following a reconsideration, despite earlier opposition and constitutional concerns raised by Governor C P Radhakrishnan. The bill,...

December 21, 2023

Telecommunications Bill, 2023

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 is a significant legislative development aimed at amending and consolidating laws related to the development, expansion, and operation of telecommunication services and networks in...

December 19, 2023

Aadhaar-Based System for Child Verification

The upcoming data protection rules in India aim to use an Aadhaar-based system to verify children’s age for accessing online services and obtaining parental consent. This move is...

December 18, 2023

Kerala Government Challenges Centre’s Borrowing Ceiling in SC

The Kerala government has taken a decisive step by approaching the Supreme Court to contest the imposition of borrowing limits by the Central government. The state argues that...

December 14, 2023

Karan Singh’s Proclamation of 1949

In its recent ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370 on December 11, emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir did not retain sovereignty after joining the...

December 12, 2023

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